A Moroccan young talent, Mahdi El Maimouni, has joined FC Barcelona, departing from the Belgian team Sporting Charleroi to become part of La Masia, the prestigious youth academy of the Catalan club, as reported by a Belgian media source.Walfoot.
Born in 2009, the midfielder is considered one of Belgium’s most promising young stars and was honored as Best Young Talent at the Lion d’Or 2024 ceremony. Barcelona has been keeping an eye on El Maimouni since 2024, drawn to his adaptability and insight, while PSV, Newcastle, and various English teams have also expressed interest.
A young athlete eligible to play for Morocco, who has previously played for Belgium at the youth level, has not yet made a decision regarding his international sports career, with both Morocco and Belgium still being possibilities.






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